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Retirement contribution limits will rise in 2019

Good news retirement savers: The Internal Revenue Service announced cost of living increases to the contribution limits for retirement-related plans in 2019.

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Vaccine supplies have dried up on the ground, with at least five states in India reporting severe shortages and urging federal action

Other US states could see Covid surge like Michigan's, expert says

States across the country are reporting a rise in Covid-19 cases. But in one state -- Michigan -- another surge has overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare workers who were already exhausted, one local health leader says.

Discarded PPE filling up landfills and oceans

In the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shortage of PPE left many frontline healthcare workers painfully vulnerable. Now, the sudden mass production of PPE is adding to an already staggering amount of plastic waste in our landfills and oceans. CNN's Bill Weir reports.

Opinion: What sets Michigan's surge apart isn't a new variant

The Covid-19 pandemic is approaching a moment of truth as more and more vaccines are administered. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Covid-19 Data Tracker, in the US, more than a third of the country has received at least one dose of a vaccine and just over 23% are fully vaccinated. An end appears in sight.

DNI director gives two primary theories of where Covid-19 transmitted initially

US intelligence agencies still do not know "exactly where, when or how Covid-19 virus was transmitted initially" in China but remain focused on two primary theories, that "it emerged naturally from human contact with infected animals or it was a laboratory accident," the Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said.

Doctors say they are close to solving the blood clot issue potentially linked with Covid vaccines

Don't freak out if you get these vaccine side effects

With millions more Americans getting vaccinated every day, some have complained about fever, chills and other ailments they weren't expecting.

What we know about some of the FedEx shooting victims

• Police ID 19-year-old former FedEx employee as Indianapolis gunman • Opinion: Why Sikh Americans again feel targeted after the Indianapolis shooting

In pictures: Prince Philip's funeral

• This is why the Queen sat on her own during Philip's funeral • Princes William and Harry walk together • Opinion: Prince Philip was flawed. He was also family

In the age of active shooters, a new mantra has emerged: 'Run. Hide. Fight.'

It's a nightmare scenario: You're at a mall, shopping with friends. Or maybe buying some last-minute groceries for dinner. All of a sudden, you hear gunshots.

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SpaceX wins $2.9 billion NASA contract for lunar lander

Miss Broadway musicals? Try Clubhouse

With Broadway theaters shut down during the pandemic, artists are turning to Clubhouse, a buzzy audio app often used for networking and virtual panels, to create free full-length musicals.

This audio-only social app has Twitter on alert

For months, people have been clamoring to get access to Clubhouse, a buzzy invite-only social media app where members join virtual rooms to have live, unscripted discussions. Topics range from the "future of San Francisco," with the city's district attorney participating, and Kanye West to startup pitch events and various off color conversations. Unlike other social networks, the platform is audio-based — not text — making it feel like an interactive podcast (or a conference call).

Mobile gaming company AppLovin raises $2 billion in IPO

Mobile apps and games platform AppLovin raised $2 billion in an initial public offering Thursday that valued the company at $28.6 billion.

Apple's $200 million fund aims to fight climate change and boost business

Apple has announced a $200 million investment fund designed to remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere and support sustainable forestry — and to generate financial returns for the company.

Dogecoin surges more than 85% in the last 24 hours

Bitcoin and Ethereum aren't the only digital currencies that are hitting record highs this week. Dogecoin, the cryptocurrency that features the face of a Shiba Inu dog as its logo, has surpassed 10 cents for the first time.

Walmart invests in GM's self-driving car company, Cruise

Walmart is investing in GM's self-driving vehicle company, Cruise, as it works to build out its delivery network.

Google Earth's new Timelapse feature shows chilling effect of climate change

Google Earth users can now see the striking effect of climate change over the past four decades with the new tool Timelapse.

Jeff Bezos finally shares his feelings about Amazon workers' union vote

In his final letter to shareholders as Amazon CEO before he steps down from the role later this year, Jeff Bezos spent much of his time addressing the complaints of critics, both directly and indirectly.

The world wants more emoji diversity, new Adobe study finds

An overwhelming majority of people around the globe want emojis to be more inclusive and culturally distinct so they can show how they feel, according to a new Adobe study.

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Weege Show: Atlanta 3 Preview

Jason Weigandt walk and talk preview for Atlanta 3.

Read Now: Why 250SX Has Regions, The 1975 Dallas SX, Red Bull Day in the Dirt & Much More!

The June issue of Racer X magazine is coming to newsstands and mailboxes soon. Sign up now for the print and/or digital edition.

Test Ride Eight Different Beta Models At Participating Dealers

Contact your Beta dealer for the date, time, and location of your local Beta demo.

Listen: PulpMX Fantasy Atlanta 3 Preview Podcast

Steve Matthes and the PulpMX Fantasy crew preview the 15th round of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season and give us their lock of the week for the Atlanta 3 Supercross.

2021 Loretta Lynn's Regional Championship Registration Now Open

MX Sports, producer of the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, is excited to announce that registration for the upcoming 2021 Regional Championships is now open.

Atlanta 3 Animated Track Map

Take a lap around Atlanta Motor Speedway for round 15 of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.

Listen: Main Event Moto Podcast Ep. #193 – Atlanta 2 Supercross Recap

This week Daniel Blair and Producer Joe talk about round 14 of the 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kailub Russell Suffers Broken Jaw and Ribs, Uncertain for Pro Motocross

Red Bull KTM's Kailub Russell suffered a broken jaw and three broken ribs practicing this week, putting his Pro Motocross campaign in jeopardy.

Round Five of GNCC Racing Returns to Union County, South Carolina

Fowler and Baylor ready to battle for another Carolina win.

GNCC Racing Announces Landmark eMTB Event

Loretta Lynn eMTB GNCC Race to offer $10,000 pro purse and FIM North American Championship status.

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Most Americans probably won't be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine until mid-2021, CDC director says

A wedding in Maine is linked to 176 Covid-19 cases and the deaths of seven people who didn't attend the celebration, demonstrating just how easily and quickly the virus can spread at social gatherings, public health experts say.

Tracking Covid-19 cases in the US

Trump knew testing Covid-19 vaccines would take months, Woodward book shows

President Donald Trump knew back in the spring that it would probably take a year to develop a coronavirus vaccine, according to interviews with journalist Bob Woodward.

What you need to know about coronavirus today

More than half a million children in the United States have been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association.

ICUs are nearing capacity in this French city. And it's only September

Dealing with the first wave was like a sprint, the second will be more like a marathon.

Crowded parties and coronavirus concerns keep high schoolers from returning to the classroom

Overcrowded parties have forced several high schools to go back to online learning in hopes of staving off Covid-19 outbreaks.

NIH 'very concerned' about serious side effect in AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to follow British regulators in resuming a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a participant suffered spinal cord damage, even as the National Institutes of Health has launched an investigation of the case.

CDC study finds coronavirus rarely kills children, but minorities at higher risk

Children and teens from minority groups are disproportionately hit by coronavirus, just as older adults are, according to the findings of a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A 9-year-old who's been battling coronavirus for 6 months says the illness is a big deal

Eli Lipman, 9, and his father have been battling the impact of Covid-19 since March, and he said life as a "long hauler" isn't easy.

How to help siblings get along better

Sibling rivalry is often taken as an unexamined fact of family life -- as much a part of parenting as potty training or bedtime stories.

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Funny how far women have come in comedy

The death of pioneering "Saturday Night Live" writer Anne Beatts last week was a reminder of the strides made by women in comedy -- and the work toward equity that remains.

Marvel shows off its deep bench of characters in 'Falcon' and 'WandaVision'

Marvel Comics was built on titles with a 60-year history, like Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and the Hulk. But some of the characters recently getting attention and lighting up social media have names like Sharon Carter, Jimmy Woo and the Dora Milaje.

Kate Winslet classes up small-town secrets in 'Mare of Easttown'

Small towns harbor big secrets in prestige TV, and so it is in "Mare of Easttown," a showcase for Kate Winslet that resembles "Broadchurch" in the broad strokes, before establishing its own distinct personality. Slow to start, the limited series gains momentum while mostly providing Winslet a fine star vehicle a decade after her Emmy-winning turn in HBO's "Mildred Pierce."

Helen McCrory, 'Harry Potter' and 'Peaky Blinders' star, dead at 52

Helen McCrory, the British actress best known for her roles in the 'Harry Potter' films and 'Peaky Blinders,' has died, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced on Friday.

DMX featured on new song with French Montana and Swizz Beatz

Swizz Beatz and French Montana have a new song out with the late DMX.

Sharon Osbourne to break her silence in first interview since exiting 'The Talk'

Sharon Osbourne will discuss her departure from CBS's "The Talk" in an interview set to air Friday.

Aidan Shaw will be back in the 'Sex and the City' reboot

We just may be seeing Aidan Shaw's face again.

The Oscars suddenly have a bigger mission: Help save movie theaters

If the Oscars needed a general theme this year beyond just honoring the best in movies, the closure of the Arclight and Pacific cinema chain has perhaps given them one: Spread the message to save theaters.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in new statement

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are better off as friends.

Karen Olivo leaving Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge'

Tony-winning actress Karen Olivo has announced she is leaving the Broadway production of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" due to a lack of response by the theater community over allegations producer Scott Rudin verbally and physically abused numerous staff members at his production company over the years.

NFL News - ESPN

Roll Dolphins? Miami making use of its Crimson Tide connections

The Dolphins' ties to Tide coach Nick Saban run deep, creating a fruitful Alabama pipeline that could expand in the 2021 NFL draft.

Attorney: Client mistook Rams' Donald for attacker

De'Vincent Spriggs has apologized to Rams star Aaron Donald through his attorney, who said Friday that Spriggs mistook his attacker outside a Pittsburgh-area nightclub for Donald.

Lawrence tweets response to motivation critiques

Trevor Lawrence took to Twitter to address criticism he has received about quotes made by him that have led some to question the likely No. 1 pick's motivation to play football.

NFLPA chief: Players better off skipping workouts

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith says it is in the best interest of players to not participate in voluntary offseason workouts. Players from 17 teams have announced they will be skipping the workouts.

No motive found for shooting involving ex-NFLer

Police report reveals no clear motive for former NFL player Phillip Adams to fatally shot five people before later killing himself.

Bears sign wide receiver Goodwin to 1-year deal

The Bears signed wide receiver Marquise Goodwin to a one-year contract on Friday.

Marshawn Lynch, Fauci talk vaccine hesitancy

Lynch's interview with Fauci comes as multiple NFL players issued statements stating their intentions not to participate in in-person voluntary workouts at team facilities this offseason.

Browns cut starter Richardson, save $11M vs. cap

The Browns will save $11 million against the salary cap after releasing starting DT Sheldon Richardson, but the move leaves the team with a huge hole in the middle of its defensive line.

Two brothers, two different paths, one shared goal: The Surratts' journey to the NFL draft

Chazz and Sage Surratt have often had overlapping journeys. Now both are on course to be selected in the 2021 NFL draft.

NFL draft board building 101: Inside the secretive yearlong grind

A detailed look at an NFL draft board -- from scouts to stacking to symbols -- and all that goes into the year it takes to build it.

MLB News - ESPN

More drama for Dodgers-Padres, this time with Clayton Kershaw's bat and Mookie Betts' glove

Kershaw worked a walk off Yu Darvish that would be the winning run. Betts saved the game with an amazing play.

DeGrom strikes out 9 in row, 14 in all, in win

Jacob deGrom fell one strikeout shy of matching Tom Seaver's major league record of 10 in a row in Saturday's win over the Rockies.

Twins-Angels games PPD due to COVID concerns

The Twins have had four positives tests in the past week, including OF Kyle Garlick, another unnamed Twins player and a team staff member.

Braves' Kazmar plays in first MLB game since '08

Sean Kazmar Jr. returned to the major leagues after an 13-year absence, pinch hitting for the Atlanta Braves and grounding into a double play on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

Brewers' Yelich lands on IL with lower back strain

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, who has missed four straight games because of a sore back, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Yankees' Sanchez injures hand, X-rays negative

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez's throwing hand was unprotected when Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena tipped a pitch that appeared to hit Sanchez in the knuckles in the fourth inning.

Royals trade Heath to D-Backs for minor leaguer

Nick Heath, who had been designated for assignment earlier in the week, has been on the fringe of making the Royals' major league club the past several years.

Five hours, 12 innings and 17 runs: Dodgers-Padres Game 1 lives up to the hype

The first of 19 highly anticipated regular-season matchups between the two NL West rivals ended with an L.A. win.

MLB Power Rankings Week 2: Which hot starts led to a big move up our list?

The Dodgers remain a clear No. 1 at the top -- but there is plenty of movement after that.

On Jackie Robinson Day, the baseball world paid tribute to a legend

MLB players celebrated the life, career, and legacy of Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of his MLB debit.

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Trade-season grades for all 31 NHL teams

Which GMs aced the trade deadline? Who flunked? Who gets an incomplete? We assess all 31 here.

NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Battle of Florida takes center stage

The Lightning and Panthers square off in a pivotal Central Division showdown. Here's where all the races stand heading into Saturday's action.

Marleau, 41, knots Howe for most games played

On Saturday night, when San Jose faced off against the Minnesota Wild, Sharks veteran forward Patrick Marleau, 41, tied Gordie Howe's record of 1,767 games played during a 5-2 loss.

Sabres F Okposo's season ends from puck to face

Sabres forward Kyle Okposo will miss the rest of the season after he was hit in the face by a puck during Thursday's game against the Capitals.

U.S. women's hockey coach abruptly steps down

Assistant coach Joel Johnson will take over after Bob Corkum abruptly stepped down less than three weeks before the world championship opens in Canada.

Sabres skating thin at goalie with Ullmark out

The Buffalo Sabres will be leaning on their fourth-, fifth- and even sixth-string goalies for potentially the remainder of the season with Linus Ullmark listed as week to week with a lower-body injury.

Canucks will resume play Sunday after outbreak

The Canucks will resume play Sunday for their first game since March 24 after a COVID-19 outbreak ran through the team. Vancouver will sprint to the finish, playing 19 games in 32 days.

Avalanche put on COVID hiatus; 3 games ppd.

The Avalanche will not play until at least Thursday after a third player was placed into the NHL's COVID protocols Friday, postponing two games against the Kings and one against the Blues.

Coyotes adding cancer victim, 9, to ring of honor

A 9-year-old girl who died of cancer -- described as having the tenacity of a hockey player -- will become the first person in NHL history who's not a former player, coach, general manager or broadcaster to be inducted into a team's ring of honor.

Post-deadline contender tiers: Where all 31 NHL teams rank now

With a quarter of the 2021 season left, distinct groups have emerged, from "The elite" down to "The rebuilders."

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